About Pura Timba

We are Katri and Anna, the organizers behind Pura Timba. What brings us together is our shared love for Cuban culture, its rich music, and Afro-Cuban dances.

The first Pura Timba party took place in April 2024. Our idea was simple: create a great party where the dance floor would be filled with 100% Cuban music and an amazing atmosphere. That is also how the event got its name. Pura Timba means "nothing but timba", and that is exactly what our events are all about: energetic, a little sweaty, and full of great music! Pura Timba also reflects our connection to Cuba, to our dance teachers and friends living there, to its culture, and to the memories we have collected from the streets of Havana, casas, and concerts.

We want to create events in a way that respects Cuban culture and maintains a genuine connection with the Cuban community and artists. It is important to us that the people involved in making these events happen have their own real connection to this culture. We are also constantly looking for ways to support Cubans living in Cuba and to highlight the roots and origins of the traditions we love.

It has been amazing to see how warmly Pura Timba has been received, and so we've decided to keep going: one party, one event at a time.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of this community, helped us organize events, and joined us with such enthusiasm along the way.

See you on the dance floor!

Anna & Katri